Dutton's Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention

The #1 most trusted evidence-based text in orthopedic physical therapy, which strikes the perfect balance in its coverage of examination and treatment

Considered the definitive orthopedic text, Dutton’s Orthopedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention delivers a logical, systematic approach to hands-on orthopedic treatment. This new edition offers the perfect balance in its coverage of the continuum of care, emphasizing the appropriate use of manual techniques and therapeutic exercise while outlining the correct applications of multiple adjuncts to the rehabilitative process. Aided by decision-making algorithms, this comprehensive guide covers anatomy, biomechanics, examination, and treatment of each joint and region and features.

• Market: Physical Therapy Students
• 400 photos illustrate orthopedic techniques
• NEW videos on testing and method techniques available on AccessPT
• NEW information on balance, pain assessment, gait, and concussions
• NEW presentation of videos on AccessPhysiotherapy, as video content is integrated directly within the paragraph and sentence structure, so readers don’t have to jump from the textbook to the videos.  Now readers can access both videos and text with one simple click at the “sentence level.”
• More than 100 videos are included on AccessPhysiotherapy which provide examples on HOW to perform techniques!
• The text is loaded with outstanding pedagogy, including Q/A, Cases, Chapter Objectives and Clinical Pearls!
• The consistent voice of a single author makes this book engaging to read and easy to follow
• Guides students through the systems review and differential diagnosis
• Incorporates the APTA Practice Patterns to address certain dysfunctions

Mark Dutton, PT, (Pittsburgh) is a practicing physical therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System and an adjunct professor at Duquesne University. In addition to writing several books for McGraw Hill, he is also the editor-in-chief of the AccessPhysiotherapy online resource.

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